Major Flood
6.5 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
6 ft
Minor Flood
5.5 ft
Action Stage
5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
6 ft
Moderate Flooding along Leavenworth Creek.
5.5 ft
Considerable flooding of low lying areas. Flooding will begin to impact houses.
5 ft
Water overtops the banks and is into low lying areas.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2015 | 5.06 ft | 249 cfs |
| Jun 8, 2016 | 4.83 ft | 179 cfs |
| Jun 6, 1997 | 4.81 ft | 124 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LVMC2
River
Leavenworth Creek (CO)
County
Clear Creek, CO
Coordinates
39.6872°N, 105.6997°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Leavenworth Creek (CO) above Georgetown?
The Leavenworth Creek (CO) above Georgetown gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06714800) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Leavenworth Creek (CO) above Georgetown?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Leavenworth Creek (CO) above Georgetown is 5.5 feet. Action stage begins at 5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 6 feet, and major flooding at 6.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Leavenworth Creek (CO) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Leavenworth Creek (CO) above Georgetown to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Leavenworth Creek (CO) above Georgetown gauge located?
The gauge is located in Clear Creek County, Colorado at coordinates 39.6872°N, 105.6997°W. USGS site number: 06714800. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Stage data may not be available during winter months.